Senior Program Manager, Sustainability and Decarbonization - [Hybrid/Atlanta]
About The Position
The Senior Program Manager, Sustainability and Decarbonization works across IHG and with internal and external partners to advance IHG’s decarbonization goal. The role applies building-science knowledge and program-management skills to identify and execute strategies that support decarbonization, providing guidance and leadership to stakeholders. The position owns IHG’s Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) work, including piloting measures, developing and refining Brand Standards for ECMs, and helping stakeholders understand and implement those standards. It also develops and executes decarbonization initiatives, including increasing adoption of the Low Carbon Pioneers prototype and supporting existing and new development hotels in carbon-restricted geographies. The role provides active leadership across Corporate Responsibility, Brand, Operations, and other IHG partners. The position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office. Travel is 10%. The salary range is $119,000 to $130,000, with eligibility for bonus pay as applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 6 to 10 years of progressive work-related experience in built-environment decarbonization and building science, with demonstrated program-management experience.
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to respond to demands from multiple stakeholder groups and balance consumer, managerial, and ownership perspectives.
- Personal drive and self-starter capability, with the ability to work independently without regular direct or local management.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Understanding of external partners, programs, and opportunities in decarbonization and built-environment industries that can accelerate IHG’s decarbonization progress.
- Ability to analyze data and communicate findings.
- Ability to influence peers and senior management across functions and regions; must be challenging, diplomatic, and able to work across all organizational levels, with strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commercial astuteness and ability to develop credible ROI analyses for design initiatives, applying strategic solutions with real-world sensibility.
Nice To Haves
- Strong quantitative background.
Responsibilities
- Own IHG’s Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) work, including piloting new measures.
- Develop and refine Brand Standards for ECMs and support internal and external stakeholders in understanding and executing them.
- Develop and execute initiatives that advance decarbonization, including increasing adoption of the Low Carbon Pioneers prototype.
- Support existing and new development hotels in geographies that are carbon restricted.
- Provide visible, active leadership across IHG to drive the decarbonization agenda, working with Corporate Responsibility, Brand, Operations, and other partners.
- Guide, lead, and support internal and external stakeholders in advancing decarbonization progress.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Other employee benefits.
- Bonus pay eligibility, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
